Austin Mao is an entrepreneur, author, poet, and keynote speaker on the intersection of science and spirituality, psychology, and shamanism.   He is a co-founder of Ceremonia, a non-profit psychedelic church facilitating change makers and creators through what 96% of alumni share as the most profound experience of their lives. He has guided more than 400 founders including Fortune 500 executives, Silicon Valley Unicorn founders, and major blockchain leaders through their transformation towards living a life of inspired creativity, purpose, and peace.   Austin Mao shares a process of “Modern Enlightenment”–a path to Awaken, Heal, and Manifest–that is informed by the most advanced technologies of psychotherapy and neuroscience combined with ancient shamanistic wisdom and spiritual traditions. He shares a range of direct experiences with some of the most prominent business leaders of the modern world, helping them harness their inner power to create greater impact through love and inspired creation.   Chuchu Wang strongly believes in the power of self-experience and acknowledges the effectiveness of Ceremonia. Chuchu recognizes the importance of facilitating the process of inner healing and empowerment rather than focusing solely on the content or story that individuals may be experiencing. By enabling others to find their connection to inner healing intelligence, Chuchu aims to assist individuals in their journey towards healing, growth, and empowerment, while teaching them valuable truths along the way.   In today's episode, we have a fascinating discussion with our guests, Austin Mao and ChuChu Wang, about the transformative power of psychedelic therapy. We dive deep into the difference between the medical model and the ceremony model for psychedelic therapy, exploring the use of psilocybin mushrooms and Ayahuasca. Austin and Chuchu share their personal experiences with these substances and discuss why they believe they integrate medicine, psychology, and spirituality. They also shed light on the history and misconceptions surrounding psilocybin mushrooms and Ayahuasca and the potential therapeutic benefits they hold.    Get ready for an eye-opening and thought-provoking conversation on the BriteVibe Podcast!   Connect with Austin Mao and Chuchu Wang Website: www.ceremoniacircle.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinmao/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ceremoniacircle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinmao/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ceremoniacircle   Follow the BriteVibe podcast Instagram: @britevibesonly Facebook: @BriteVibe TikTok: @britevibe YouTube: @BriteVibe   [00:02:29] Exploring psilocybin and medicinal mushrooms briefly. [00:03:34] Experts explain the evolution of Ayahuasca and psilocybin. [00:14:55] Psychedelics: Misuse, therapy, and recreational use. [00:22:58] Eight-week program, online prep, workshops, ceremony. [00:29:46] Community, healing work, shared spirituality, ineffable power. [00:36:38] Experiential workshop brings breakthroughs and healing. [00:44:05] Experiences shape us, leading to self-realization. [00:48:58] Seek professional guidance for integrated healing experiences.